Nearly 40% of Americans can't cover a surprise $400 expense
Although the U.S. economic tide continues to rise, Fed data show that millions of Americans are barely treading water
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Julian Assange hit with 18 federal charges in new indictment
The Justice Department said Assange "engaged in real-time discussions regarding [Chelsea] Manning's transmission of classified records"
Trump tears into Pelosi after announcing new subsidies for farmers
The president called himself "an extremely stable genius," while questioning House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's mental faculties
Trump's latest China tariffs to cost typical U.S. family $831 a year
Tally does not include president's threat to tax another $300 billion in Chinese consumer goods like clothing and shoes
Judge rules to unseal court records in Jussie Smollett case
Smollett wanted the case sealed, saying that he had "the right to be left alone"
Healthy dog euthanized after owner dies
Not only is euthanizing a healthy dog one ethical issue – burying animals in human cemeteries is illegal in Virginia
Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
Linda Hamilton returns for first "Terminator: Dark Fate" trailer
James Cameron says "Terminator: Dark Fate" is a sequel to his 1991 hit "Terminator 2"
Senate passes disaster aid bill, ending months of gridlock
Republicans had been wary of signing off on additional aid for hurricane-battered Puerto Rico, which President Trump has strongly opposed
Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day
The president is making a surprise trip ahead of Memorial Day
Defense chief denies reports on number of troops being sent to Mideast
Media reports said 5,000 or up to 10,000 troops would be moved to the Middle East to defend against potential threats by Iran
Forecasters reveal outlook for 2019 Atlantic hurricane season
Hurricane season traditionally starts June 1, but this week, subtropical storm Andrea briefly popped up
Transgender homeless would lose protections under HUD rule
The new proposal came a day after HUD Secretary Ben Carson assured Congress he did not anticipate changing the rule on access to shelters
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
Numerous cuts of raw beef are involved in the recall, including short ribs, brisket and ribeyes, USDA warns
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
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Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Live Updates: Trump campaigns in South Carolina and more
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine but local truce brings some hope
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
King faces calls for apology, slavery reparations in Caribbean
